Perspective is one of those techniques that doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Simply changing WHO is telling the story can change everything.
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Oct 31 2023
Redemption: Can All Characters Be “Saved”?
Redemption is a much more prolific theme than most might realize. I believe that is good, and shows that hope springs eternal with us humans.
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Feb 14 2020
The Synopsis: Why Love Hurts & Pain Can Be Good for Our Writing
So a big reason that writers hate writing a synopsis with the power of a thousand suns is that we believe every word we have written is precious and every character vital and necessary. But a bigger reason that many writers hate writing the synopsis (particularly for first-time novels) is it makes it painfully obvious we have no story or a terribly flawed story.
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Feb 06 2020
Barnes & Noble Puts Literary Classics in Blackface for Black History Month
Is there a stronger word for atrocity? To do this is essentially saying that people of color are incapable of having their own art or their own stories…so let’s lend them some white stories and help them out.
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Oct 28 2017
Successful People & Habits for Life Changing Results
Successful people can seem like they have some kind of magic powers beyond our understanding. For us mere mortals, it often feels like money, fame, fortune and contentment just rain down on these folks from the heavens. GASP! Truth is, successful people have three simple habits for excellence (habits WE can learn). Granted, they actually …
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